Articles Tagged with ''liability ''

Digital-first economy introduces unforeseen risks for 89% of CISOs

June 21, 2023

A new survey shows CISOs struggle to cost justify security investments despite known security gaps, face increasing personal risks, and worry about the rapid adoption of AI.

Astroworld deaths serve as solemn duty of care reminder

A. Benjamin Mannes

November 8, 2021

Eight concertgoers passed away due to a crowd surge at the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas. The tragic event highlights the duty of care that event organizations have to maintain safety at their venues.

Las Vegas Lawsuit Raises Security Liability Questions

A. Benjamin Mannes

July 19, 2018

On July 16, 2018; MGM Resorts International, owner of the Mandalay Bay Casino & Hotel, filed federal lawsuits against more than 1,000 Las Vegas mass shooting victims in an effort to avoid liability in legal actions related to the gunman who opened fire on an outdoor concert from his Mandalay Bay suite on Oct. 1, 2017, killing 58 concertgoers and injuring hundreds of others.

On-the-Job Vehicle Crashes Cost U.S. Employers $25 Billion Annually

August 25, 2016

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of work-related injury deaths in the United States, accounting for 22,000 deaths from 2003-2014.

Fraudsters Evolve to Tackle EMV Technology

October 1, 2015

The move to EMV technology is designed to reduce counterfeit credit card fraud.

Cyber Risk Makes Aon's Latest Global Risk Management Survey

April 27, 2015

For the first time, cyber risk is a key risk, according to Aon's 2015 Global Risk Management Survey.

Study Says Most College and University Presidents Don't Want Guns on Campus

June 14, 2014

An overwhelming majority of college and university presidents want to keep their campuses gun free, says a study from Ball State University.

Report Finds 18% of People Bought Counterfeit Gear Unwittingly in 2013

May 5, 2014

A study reveals that while counterfeit consumer electronics are a significant concern to U.S. consumers, most seem to be unaware of the full impact and risks of their purchase and use.

N.C. Bill Would Protect Nuclear Facility Guards from Liability

February 14, 2013

Security officers at nuclear facilities in North Carolina report concerns about liability if they should shoot an intruder.

Applying Business Focus to Government Security

Bill Zalud

September 4, 2012

Jim Frankild sought out technology to improve his situational awareness. Timothy Phelps wanted security video for judge-pleasing evidence. Wes Hill created a unique metropolitan area network. J.B. Van Hollen rolled out a crime alerting system. In Chicago, at the NATO Summit earlier this year, one of the world’s most sophisticated integrated security systems bridged myriad transportation, school, street and even home cameras to safety contain protesters. And Bryant Garrett finally turned in his VCRs for state-of-art technology. Then there is Ken Deck, who had to concentrate on protecting a vulnerable perimeter.

ON DEMAND: Business-impacting events such as severe weather, man-made disasters, and supply chain disruption are increasing in frequency and making impacts around the globe.

In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations face an ever-growing array of disruptive events, security threats and risks. Traditional reactive approaches to security intelligence often leave businesses vulnerable and ill-prepared to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats that could impact the safety of their people, facilities or operations.